ASTM A582/A582M-22

Annotation of standard text ASTM A582/A582M-22 :

This specification covers hot-finished or cold-finished bars, except bars for forging, suitable for machining processes. It includes rounds, squares, and hexagons in the more commonly used types of stainless free-machining steels designed especially for optimum machinability and for general corrosion and high-temperature service. Bars may be furnished either hot finished or cold finished in one of the conditions specified. Materials shall adhere to specified chemical composition requirements. At least one hardness testing shall be made midway between surface and center on each lot to determine that the material conforms to hardness requirements. Also, test methods and definition for hardness testing are presented.


Keywords:
austenitic stainless steel, ferritic stainless steel, free-machining stainless steel, martensitic stainless steel, stainless steel bars,, ICS Number Code 77.140.60 (Steel bars and rods)